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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.01, 661.17 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.01, 661.17 and 218.51 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.01 : 661.17 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.01/661.17 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.01x = 661.17 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.01x = 144,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,472.25/441.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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